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the use for taxes became more apparent. people began to pay closer attention to the privileges enjoyed by the local government staff or counselors and their relatively high pay. in places where reformist governors and mayors are trying to fight these invested interests, conflicted counselors will be more intense. >> so people becoming more aware of the problems their local governments are facing and they want their elected leaders to do something about them. but if you look at one case, the mayor seems to be in support of it. what do you make of this? >> i think his management style is extreme. what is balanced and institut n institutionally problem mattic. counselors are now criticizing his behavior. however, when he was elected mayor two years ago and re-elected last year, people strongly supported his reform direction and dissemination. his policy was based on the people's desire for more transparent and efficient local government. the counselors have failed to respond to in public opinion. what is a present conflict and
the use for taxes became more apparent. people began to pay closer attention to the privileges enjoyed by the local government staff or counselors and their relatively high pay. in places where reformist governors and mayors are trying to fight these invested interests, conflicted counselors will be more intense. >> so people becoming more aware of the problems their local governments are facing and they want their elected leaders to do something about them. but if you look at one case,...
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thanks very much for joining us. >>> in other news the governor of okinawa says he'll call for a review of a u.s./japan agreement to relocate an american military base within his prefecture. he wants futenma air station to be moved out of okinawa entirely. he spoke on tuesday at an assembly in okinawa. as it stands the futenma base is supposed to be moved to nago. the governor pointed out he has repeatedly said the u.s./japan agreement is very regrettable and that it would be very hard to accept the current relocation plan. >> opposition to the futenma relocation is getting stronger in okinawa. after an assembly election in nago city the majority of seats went to candidates who are against the base move. >>> researchers say classic smoking claims the lives of 6800 people every year in japan. a team at the national cancer center announced their findings at a symposium on second-hand smoke held in tokyo on tuesday. the team analyzed data on nonsmokers who had died from lung cancer or cardiac infarction. the nonsmokers
thanks very much for joining us. >>> in other news the governor of okinawa says he'll call for a review of a u.s./japan agreement to relocate an american military base within his prefecture. he wants futenma air station to be moved out of okinawa entirely. he spoke on tuesday at an assembly in okinawa. as it stands the futenma base is supposed to be moved to nago. the governor pointed out he has repeatedly said the u.s./japan agreement is very regrettable and that it would be very hard...
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let us accumulate more good memories. she showed us the book that haishi had sent, the first japanese art history in french edited by haishi. she said he must have been eager to teach people about the beauty of japan's cultural works. >> translator: isn't it beautiful? haishi served his customers very courteously and many became frien friends. in the end, he was greatly respected. >> reporter: she visited degas' exhibition. and could see the influence in the series of bathing women. >> translator: i think degas received the inspiration of the natural butte offy naked women from the uikoa. >> reporter: if it were not for his friendship with degas, the masterpieces that enrapture us may never have been produced. nhk world. >> he left paris in 1905 while japan was at war with russia. he carried home about 200 paintings by impressionists, including about 15 by degas. haishi had planned to build approximate the first impressionist museum but died soon after returning home at the age of 53. >>> last week's tokyo game show drew
let us accumulate more good memories. she showed us the book that haishi had sent, the first japanese art history in french edited by haishi. she said he must have been eager to teach people about the beauty of japan's cultural works. >> translator: isn't it beautiful? haishi served his customers very courteously and many became frien friends. in the end, he was greatly respected. >> reporter: she visited degas' exhibition. and could see the influence in the series of bathing women....
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they also learn how to use a cell phone. last year the ngo used cell phones to raise the literacy rate. the office sends messages to 1,500 women enrolled in their program. iqura receives a short message. she writes it down in her notebook and learns the spelling. five times a day messages go out to cell phones. women can check their messages while they are on a work break. and they can study anytime, anywhere. >> translator: at first i thought it was difficult, but i got used to it. i want to study more. >> reporter: iqura and other students gather at their teacher's house three times a week. here they review the messages. e-mails often contain tips about healthy eating habits and maintaining good hygiene. literacy education by cell phone not only teaches women to read and write but also to improve the quality of their lives. it has been three months since the cell phones were handed out. iqura's reading and writing skills have improved, and her siblings also became interested in studying. >> translator: my older sister and
they also learn how to use a cell phone. last year the ngo used cell phones to raise the literacy rate. the office sends messages to 1,500 women enrolled in their program. iqura receives a short message. she writes it down in her notebook and learns the spelling. five times a day messages go out to cell phones. women can check their messages while they are on a work break. and they can study anytime, anywhere. >> translator: at first i thought it was difficult, but i got used to it. i...
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by using it instead of wood the company can cut production costs by 90%. using a special ultrastrong cardboard the company now makes a variety of products including rickshaws. the firm can now even create a room with beams, pillars, and floors all made from cardboard. >> translator: because ultrastrong cardboard is so durable, there are many different ways to use it. we hope to raise awareness of the material so its value can be better recognized. >> reporter: another company that has realized the business potential of paper is focusing on shredded paper. shredded paper used to be disposed of as refuse because the short fibers were too difficult to recycle. this company, though, developed a technology to recycle the shredded bits. they turn shredded paper into a powder and mix it with a synthetic resin for adhesion. using this technology, the company makes products such as plates, cups, and chopsticks. another advantage is that these items can be shredded and once again recycled into paper. this eliminates waste. >> translator: in march we became the first
by using it instead of wood the company can cut production costs by 90%. using a special ultrastrong cardboard the company now makes a variety of products including rickshaws. the firm can now even create a room with beams, pillars, and floors all made from cardboard. >> translator: because ultrastrong cardboard is so durable, there are many different ways to use it. we hope to raise awareness of the material so its value can be better recognized. >> reporter: another company that...
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thank you for joining us. north korea has named kim jong il's third son, kim jong un, vice chairman of the central military committee of the workers' party. now, this is a key post. tell us a little bit behind this. >> it seems that kim jong il hurried the transfer of power because of his poor health. actually, he has been -- it's reported he has been suffering from a stroke which hit him two years ago. kim jong il took over the power from kim il song more than 20 years. during the intervening years he strengthened his grip on the workers' party and pardoned his rivals. however, kim jong un suddenly appeared in public way four-star general and vice chairman of the central military committee. kim jong il and his family act as guardians for kim jong un because he has no military experience and is still in his late 20s. but the transfer of power will not be smooth. north korea postponed the party conference, originally it was set on september 7th, so there is a speculation of dissatisfaction among some party memb
thank you for joining us. north korea has named kim jong il's third son, kim jong un, vice chairman of the central military committee of the workers' party. now, this is a key post. tell us a little bit behind this. >> it seems that kim jong il hurried the transfer of power because of his poor health. actually, he has been -- it's reported he has been suffering from a stroke which hit him two years ago. kim jong il took over the power from kim il song more than 20 years. during the...
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i'm katherine kobayashi in tokyo, thanks very much for joining us. we'll be back at the top of the next hour with more of your updates. see you then. >> we want change and we want justice, and we want fairness and we want equality. >> there's a war right here going on with the people of this country. >> i just have to believe that if i do this today, my kids are gonna have a better life than me. i hav
i'm katherine kobayashi in tokyo, thanks very much for joining us. we'll be back at the top of the next hour with more of your updates. see you then. >> we want change and we want justice, and we want fairness and we want equality. >> there's a war right here going on with the people of this country. >> i just have to believe that if i do this today, my kids are gonna have a better life than me. i hav
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thanks very much for joining us. we'll be back at the top of the next hour you. hope to see you then.
thanks very much for joining us. we'll be back at the top of the next hour you. hope to see you then.